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and when we look at situations in syria and iran, united states and canada are allies. our goal was a great way for people to appreciate we have each other's back. can't beat a hollywood movie. it was a great night with our ambassador who put his life on the line for our american friends. >> got to ask you about fun you are having here. the tailgate. tell us all about that. >> that is an american innovation. we'll have the blackberry here which is a canadian innovation. along with putine which is a low calorie food product. it's wholesome food on an frosty morning. most people here will have fun and celebrate our partnership whether it's trading goods and services or innovations. >> or hockey. >> the capitols and jets are playing tomorrow night. dare i say i'm bias. but some of the players if the practice isn't too long might show up. we certainly we're each other's biggest customers and each other's strongest allies and we sometimes we don't lead the news cause we're not ever in conflict with each other. >> i also have to ask about the demonstration that is set to take
and when we look at situations in syria and iran, united states and canada are allies. our goal was a great way for people to appreciate we have each other's back. can't beat a hollywood movie. it was a great night with our ambassador who put his life on the line for our american friends. >> got to ask you about fun you are having here. the tailgate. tell us all about that. >> that is an american innovation. we'll have the blackberry here which is a canadian innovation. along with...
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the move overturns a two decade old rule banning women from being assigned to combat units. military services have until january 2016 to adjust to the ruling or submit a reason as to why certain positions should not be offered to women. >> today john kerry will go before the senate foreign relations committee, first steps to the state department. outgoing secretary of state hillary clinton who is making headlines this morning after an emotional testimony. joining us now with more on the secretary's appearances. defense and foreign policy rider. he has more than 30 years covering the middle east and all the hot spots. talking about wars assassinations and diplomatic security. welcome to the broadcast. thanks for joining us. first, i hate to use that wordy motion al because the secretary happens to be a woman and that's the first thing that some might go to. you wouldn't use that word for a man. to be quite frank she did let her emotions fly at one point getting very upset. when she had to stand there and receive the bodies. how would you characterize her appearance yesterday?
the move overturns a two decade old rule banning women from being assigned to combat units. military services have until january 2016 to adjust to the ruling or submit a reason as to why certain positions should not be offered to women. >> today john kerry will go before the senate foreign relations committee, first steps to the state department. outgoing secretary of state hillary clinton who is making headlines this morning after an emotional testimony. joining us now with more on the...
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plane clipped the wing of another united plane at dulles. it happened when a flight from brussels was pulling in. no one was hurt and united is set to begin investigating. >>> investigators with the ntsb have found two problems with the lithium batteries that caught fire on board boeing's new dreamliner. they say the battery shows signs of short circuits and also found chemical overheating in a reaction that's called thermal runaway. they're still testing the batteries at the ntsb lab in d.c. all of the 787s remain grounded after battery fires forced emergency landings last week. >>> more snow is on the way, but it's never too early to snag that summer job. an official will join us to talk about this season's openings and how your teenager can apply. >>> chilly, but flake-free now, as far as snowflakes go. find out when that will change today. the forecast with tucker is coming up. coming up on 8:26. [ male announcer #1 ] verizon fios is the fastest internet in america. just ask pc mag. [ male announcer #2 ] cable can't touch
plane clipped the wing of another united plane at dulles. it happened when a flight from brussels was pulling in. no one was hurt and united is set to begin investigating. >>> investigators with the ntsb have found two problems with the lithium batteries that caught fire on board boeing's new dreamliner. they say the battery shows signs of short circuits and also found chemical overheating in a reaction that's called thermal runaway. they're still testing the batteries at the ntsb lab...
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and this was an event that united five countries. so for us, it was the right opportunity to commemorate the indigenous peoples and at the same time to show the world the region of the mayan culture. that's why we decided to do the exhibition and organize this in such a way people come here with the exhibition and get a great sense of what the myans were all about. >> at that time it got a lot of press. people were having end of the world parties. it was the end of the calendar. so what do you think when you come to this exhibit that you learn the most? what do you walk away with? >> that there are more things to learn. the discoveries they are just started to be made making new connections. new theories to learn about the myans, the aztecs. >> one the myans were organized by the year 400 before christ. they had series of 100,000 inhabitants. so we're talking about a civilization that had an organized system of government and that had that traditions based on their agriculture heritage that are represented in this exhibition. >> real
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from the organization united we dream. julieta, thank you for being with us. before we get into this, just your overall feeling now. you have a president who seems to stand in concert with the illegal immigrants in the country as far as pushing through the dream act, as far as paths to citizenship. how is your organization feeling now as we look at this compromise of sort? >> well, first of all, i would really like to challenge not just you and the public to really humanize us. to not call us illegals. we're undocumented immigrants. the action that was done but wasn't as of people. i think we're very excited it's bipartisan effort that democrats that and republicans are coming forth saying we need to fix this system and this is what we're going to be doing about it. we're a little concerned about the details but thinking about a feasible and fair consideration for all the immigrants in this country. >> are you concerned when it reaches the house, it might have more trouble moving through with the republican controlled house? >> we know it's going to be a tough
from the organization united we dream. julieta, thank you for being with us. before we get into this, just your overall feeling now. you have a president who seems to stand in concert with the illegal immigrants in the country as far as pushing through the dream act, as far as paths to citizenship. how is your organization feeling now as we look at this compromise of sort? >> well, first of all, i would really like to challenge not just you and the public to really humanize us. to not...
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this is about paying the debts of the united states. and when they threaten not to pay its debts, that creates big economic concerns. that's two months down the road. it's a preview. the good news for now is we did avert the fiscal cliff and did it by asking higher income individuals to pay a little bit more to reduce the deficit. but also making sure middle income families would continue to see the tax relief they've had. and that's really important to those families and very important to our economy. >> and i don't want to take anything away from what was accomplished because something did get done particularly when it comes to taxes and middle class families. the payroll tax, that was not dealt with. so that's going to go up from 4.2% to 6.2% now. why was that not dealt with and since it was allowed to go up, can anything be done retroactively? >> the payroll taxes are now going to go back to what they were two years ago. we provided a payroll tax cut holiday over the last two years because the economy was especially fragile and weak
this is about paying the debts of the united states. and when they threaten not to pay its debts, that creates big economic concerns. that's two months down the road. it's a preview. the good news for now is we did avert the fiscal cliff and did it by asking higher income individuals to pay a little bit more to reduce the deficit. but also making sure middle income families would continue to see the tax relief they've had. and that's really important to those families and very important to our...
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this news comes after a fire ignited monday in an axillar power unit of an empty plane. the 787 dreamliner is the most advanced plane ever from boeing. >>> other top stories this morning, police are searching for a man who escaped the washington hospital in montgomery county wednesday night. investigators say he suffers from paranoia, suicidal and a history of violence. he's known to carry weapons. police say if you see him, do not approach him. >>> a veteran d.c. police officer accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl pleads not guilty. palmer was the director of a church choir in southeast washington at the time of the alleged abuse. according to a court affidavit, the woman accusing him says palmer abused her two years inside the church and other places in and around d.c. she said it started in 2004. the judge has palmer held pending a preliminary hearing tuesday. >>> the man accused of shooting into the pentagon and other military targets is scheduled to be sentenced today. lawyers want his plea deal reviewed because he's since been diagnosed as a schizophr
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. >> for the first time in united states history, women will be moving to the front lines. sarah is here with us with the details. this coming in yesterday afternoon and unbelievable and amazing. >> yeah, this is a big moment in our history for sure. defense secretary is expected to announce he is lifting the military's ban on women serving in combat rolls. this new directive will open 230,000 jobs to women in the army and marines which will be the first branches of the armed services to make that change. the ban has been in place since 1994. some say women can meet the same standards they should be allowed on the front lines. critics say could create a distracting sexually charged atmosphere. and women will not be able to perform the more physically demanding jobs. >> we're going forward. women should have all the equal opportunities. >> you are not looking whether the person next to you is male or female. you are looking for somebody with a rifle that's trying to keep you alive and themselves alive. >> i say it but that's because i'm old timer. >> do you want to restructu
. >> for the first time in united states history, women will be moving to the front lines. sarah is here with us with the details. this coming in yesterday afternoon and unbelievable and amazing. >> yeah, this is a big moment in our history for sure. defense secretary is expected to announce he is lifting the military's ban on women serving in combat rolls. this new directive will open 230,000 jobs to women in the army and marines which will be the first branches of the armed...
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i was an immigrant in the united states. i did not speak english. and it was a great time of adjustment because at that time there were no classes for people who spoke only german, let's say. >> and the last time you saw your father? >> the last time i saw my father was in 1984. i visited him in italy because during the war through great means which are all described in my book with documents he escaped to italy as an italian officer though he did not speak italian. >> is that this picture here? >> that was the last time i saw him. he did die in 1985. and it was done november 1984. >> you know, you don't need me to tell you this but you are a true hero and inspiration. you sit here today so lovely but your story has twists and turns and challenges. >> there are. >> thank you for coming in and seeing us. >> i also wanted to say i'm a cancer survivor and i wish everyone good health and good heeling. >> german girl with a question mark racing up on amazon. everybody wants the story and we can all learn from the story and move forward as a more peaceful
i was an immigrant in the united states. i did not speak english. and it was a great time of adjustment because at that time there were no classes for people who spoke only german, let's say. >> and the last time you saw your father? >> the last time i saw my father was in 1984. i visited him in italy because during the war through great means which are all described in my book with documents he escaped to italy as an italian officer though he did not speak italian. >> is that...
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we have had an 80% drop of the number of people come into the united states. there's a pathway there with the drones. so i think republicans are going to still push harder on that. i think that's moving in the right direction. secondly, what is going to happen is there is going to be this path to citizenship which is the number one thing. and i think, look, you had john mccain who helped sponsor the bill in 2007 the congress wouldn't pass, the republicans wouldn't go for. then in 2010 john mccain was talking about in front of the fence cause he was so scared of the other side. now you have an election, he's back again. politics matters. you've got folks who said look, we've figured it out. 87 of the electorate was white. this last time, 72%. inevitable. if the republicans, let me just say this. if the republicans start to fool around with side issues, they are dead meat. this is a disaster for the republicans. >> the key now is to the house. will president obama blow the whole thing up or the senate 8, go in, work with the house and compromise. i think it will
we have had an 80% drop of the number of people come into the united states. there's a pathway there with the drones. so i think republicans are going to still push harder on that. i think that's moving in the right direction. secondly, what is going to happen is there is going to be this path to citizenship which is the number one thing. and i think, look, you had john mccain who helped sponsor the bill in 2007 the congress wouldn't pass, the republicans wouldn't go for. then in 2010 john...
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but if they don't, women will have to qualify for these elite units whose physical standards are even that much higher. >> this may be part of the question you just answered, but do you think there are going to be any jobs off limits or can there be? or we wait to see what's going to happen with that? >> when you say combat? >> or any positions i guess i should say. >> possibly elite units but basically when you say or when the administration says combat positions are open to women, we're talking about ground combat and that means marines and the army and infantry, armor and artillery. so those are the kind of jobs women would be eligible for. >> why do you think now? why was now the time for the administration to do this do you think? >> for the past ten years this has been happening anyway and certain women who serve in the military have been agitating for this. there are several lawsuits out there that the combat restriction violates their constitutional rights. i also think leon panetta could do this and leave himself a lasting legacy. >> all right. we will see what will happen. j
but if they don't, women will have to qualify for these elite units whose physical standards are even that much higher. >> this may be part of the question you just answered, but do you think there are going to be any jobs off limits or can there be? or we wait to see what's going to happen with that? >> when you say combat? >> or any positions i guess i should say. >> possibly elite units but basically when you say or when the administration says combat positions are...
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we also send art and culture in the united states over to china. this is part of an on going partnership that we have with the chinese to get a best sense of who each other are. >> how do you gauge things are getting better? >> there are initiatives that under pin these kinds of exhibitions. educational exchanges. language programs where we're learning languages and cultures and it's about affecting the perception that people have of the united states and china and vice versa. it's not about who is right and who is wrong. we disagree on a lot of things. but during the cold war of course we had a lot of programs that were with russia better understand and going when things opened up, there was that foundation there in the relationship. >> it's about creating that ability to communicate. thank you so much for the work you are doing. >> thanks very much. >> i have another wonderful gentleman. this is dr. curtis sandberg. and more specifically about why this exhibit is incredible. >> great. welcome. great to have you here. we have been working with chi
we also send art and culture in the united states over to china. this is part of an on going partnership that we have with the chinese to get a best sense of who each other are. >> how do you gauge things are getting better? >> there are initiatives that under pin these kinds of exhibitions. educational exchanges. language programs where we're learning languages and cultures and it's about affecting the perception that people have of the united states and china and vice versa. it's...
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are you saying that this is a united party going forward? >> well, i think what we're united behind the fact that we made sure that taxes were not going to go up for 99% of americans and that's what happened with the end of the fiscal cliff discussions. and with any discussion and any debate, there were hard choices that needed to be made and that were made and there were two sides of this issue and at the end of the day, speaker boehner and leader mcconnel all came together and we made sure that taxes didn't go up on 99% of americans. was it a deal that all republicans wanted? no. because we really don't stand for spending cuts. or spending increases. and universally everyone is on board with that. at the end of the day that's what president obama and the democrats wanted and that's what they came to the table with. i think really what we need to do is turn the next couple weeks, we have very important discussions about spending and where we're going to go in this country. those discussions are going to be had. >> let me ask you moving forw
are you saying that this is a united party going forward? >> well, i think what we're united behind the fact that we made sure that taxes were not going to go up for 99% of americans and that's what happened with the end of the fiscal cliff discussions. and with any discussion and any debate, there were hard choices that needed to be made and that were made and there were two sides of this issue and at the end of the day, speaker boehner and leader mcconnel all came together and we made...
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we're part of the united states air force band, of course. and we're so pleased to be able to honor the president on unaugust ration day and represent the over 500,000 air men serving around the globe. >> reporter: thank you and all of them. >> of course. >> reporter: i always ask this of the different military bands, but the inauguration is only every four years. is it a little more special? >> it absolutely is. we've been working now for about a week practicing just about every day. we're excited to be here. we have the air force honor guard will join us behind us, and then we have the air force national guard and air force reserve. got the total air force. >> reporter: the total package. >> yeah, we're ready to go. >> reporter: you're playing the song for the president's first dance, with the first lady, right? >> absolutely. and the vice president. >> reporter: and can you -- >> no, i can't tell you. >> reporter: don't do that. the united states air force band live on fox 5 morning news. here they are. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: quickly, i want
we're part of the united states air force band, of course. and we're so pleased to be able to honor the president on unaugust ration day and represent the over 500,000 air men serving around the globe. >> reporter: thank you and all of them. >> of course. >> reporter: i always ask this of the different military bands, but the inauguration is only every four years. is it a little more special? >> it absolutely is. we've been working now for about a week practicing just...
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. >> dirt restaurants popping up all over the united states now. >> starting to franchise down south myself. >> a little red clay down south. >> people eat red clay. >> is it an illness? >> people think -- i will not speak from far resident southerner here. it seems though to be a deficiency. but especially red clay. yeah. >> they are going to make money like pet rock. >> that's ridiculous. you spend more. don't be fooled. dave, your turn. >> we talked about this a couple hours ago. his daughter in the show soprano is getting married to a member of our washington nationals. cutter dixtra. she's 31. he's 23. >> you go girl. >> okay. here we go again. no allison. >> if we were talking about a 31-year-old baseball player marrying a 23-year-old you'd be like he's a fool. >> we've seen it before. and let me say looking at them, they look the same exact age. >> i'm happy for them. >> work it out. >> they are going to get divorced, it doesn't matter. >> there's hollywood celebrity ties. >> it doesn't matter. >> she has already been married. >> we got to go. we'll be right back . wx [ male a
. >> dirt restaurants popping up all over the united states now. >> starting to franchise down south myself. >> a little red clay down south. >> people eat red clay. >> is it an illness? >> people think -- i will not speak from far resident southerner here. it seems though to be a deficiency. but especially red clay. yeah. >> they are going to make money like pet rock. >> that's ridiculous. you spend more. don't be fooled. dave, your turn....
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>> there it is >> 21 horse units and 23 bands and one delta symbol or float or whatever it was. >> okay. just stop talking. all right. the presidential inauguration just a few weeks away now and this year you may be able to attend the inaugural ball. the presidential inaugural committee offering a limited number of tickets. $60 each and first come first served basis. this year the ball is on january 21st. we posted a link to the presidential inauguration web site on our page at myfoxdc.com. >>> a very special end to 2012 for a set of twins in florida. look at those lovely ladies. yesterday they turned 103 years old making them the worlds oldest living identical twins. they were born in chicago back in 1909. neither using hearing aids nor glasses. their families say both are very healthy and only use a cane to walk. another thing they have in common, they both had one son each. credit their long lives to eating healthy and smoking a lot when they were younger. >> what? they spoked a lot? and they are still alive. >> look at them. wonderful. happy birthday . good skin. you are right. >> s
>> there it is >> 21 horse units and 23 bands and one delta symbol or float or whatever it was. >> okay. just stop talking. all right. the presidential inauguration just a few weeks away now and this year you may be able to attend the inaugural ball. the presidential inaugural committee offering a limited number of tickets. $60 each and first come first served basis. this year the ball is on january 21st. we posted a link to the presidential inauguration web site on our page...
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barack obama only served the united states senate for only two. joe biden is an old hand at what goes on here. and you have seen that played out over and over again over these past four years. the vice president put in charge with republicans on the debt ceiling and brought in most recently for these 24 proposals that have been put forward on the gun control. and the vice president brokered that last minute deal being avoided at the end of the year. when you look at the obama presidency and four years from now when this history is going to be written, vice president joe biden is going to fill a roll in that history that is particular to him and larger than any other vice president we have seen before. really reinvented the vice president before that, they did not have all that much to do besides check on the health of the president. but really, the modern era now we've seen this change from administration to administration and clearly vice president joe biden at this point has demonstrated the height of that, the political confident and advisor an
barack obama only served the united states senate for only two. joe biden is an old hand at what goes on here. and you have seen that played out over and over again over these past four years. the vice president put in charge with republicans on the debt ceiling and brought in most recently for these 24 proposals that have been put forward on the gun control. and the vice president brokered that last minute deal being avoided at the end of the year. when you look at the obama presidency and...
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controversial aspect is a proposed path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million immigrants in the united states. following the november election when 71% of latino voters supported president obama. some are opening up on to the idea. >> give you a straight talk. look at the last election. we are losing dramatically the hispanic vote which we think should be ours for a variety of reasons. and we've got to understand that. >> one of the key senators involved is florida republican and potential 2016 presidential candidate marco rubio. adheres closely to ideas including tougher boarder security before a pathway to citizenship is created. >> i think those rubio principles do a good job of adhering the principles and respecting the law. >> an announcement on the deal is expected today at 2:30. we'll have the latest tonight at 5:00 and 6:00. president obama has made immigration reform one of his top priorities. he is scheduled to travel to nevada tomorrow to layout his vision. sarah and tony back to you. >> thank you. the gun control debate is also heating up. today president obama is meeting w
controversial aspect is a proposed path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million immigrants in the united states. following the november election when 71% of latino voters supported president obama. some are opening up on to the idea. >> give you a straight talk. look at the last election. we are losing dramatically the hispanic vote which we think should be ours for a variety of reasons. and we've got to understand that. >> one of the key senators involved is florida republican...
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rescue units have left the scene. northbound 301 down to 22 miles an hour out of waldore. southbound along 270 nice easy trip out of german town headed for the split. 390 across the 14th street bridge. there's a delay on 395. that's a check of your fox 5 on time traffic. >> all right. we're back now. and as we talked about at the top of the hour, rgiii's surgery was a success. and waiting to learn more about the rookie's road to recovery. talking with us now live with what that path may look like is orthopedic surgeon dr. ben shaffer and he is now a friend of fox 5. thank you for talking with us. you did so well we want to bring you back often. hopefully, we won't have to talk about this too many times. you are with the caps by the way. >> yes. >> so you know all about this kind of stuff. >> i appreciate it. thank you. >> tell us about the recovery process with rgiii how it's going to workout from this point. >> today is a difficult day because of the pain he's having. in a way it's a good day. it's the beginning of his eventual return. his leg elevated with the use of cru
rescue units have left the scene. northbound 301 down to 22 miles an hour out of waldore. southbound along 270 nice easy trip out of german town headed for the split. 390 across the 14th street bridge. there's a delay on 395. that's a check of your fox 5 on time traffic. >> all right. we're back now. and as we talked about at the top of the hour, rgiii's surgery was a success. and waiting to learn more about the rookie's road to recovery. talking with us now live with what that path may...
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. >> there is no shortage of severe weather across the united states. parts of the southeast got hit hard. one person was killed when a tornado touched down in georgia. and a number of buildings were destroyed and vehicles overturned. rains and high winds ripped through tennessee knocking down trees and power lines. one man was killed there when a tree crashed down on top of a shed. and there were at least two tornadoes reported in kentucky. several people there suffered minor injuries. >>> in the midwest old man winter made his return. snow fell in iowa, nebraska, wisconsin and michigan. some places got up to several inches. that's a big change from earlier in the week when temperatures were in the 60s in that part of the country. >> fox 5 is monitoring metro and the mess on the green line last night. an electrical problem stranded hundreds of passengers. >> some of them disregarded metro workers and got off the train. metro will hold talks to ensure dangerous situation does not happen again. melanie alnwick is live at the station in southeast with mor
. >> there is no shortage of severe weather across the united states. parts of the southeast got hit hard. one person was killed when a tornado touched down in georgia. and a number of buildings were destroyed and vehicles overturned. rains and high winds ripped through tennessee knocking down trees and power lines. one man was killed there when a tree crashed down on top of a shed. and there were at least two tornadoes reported in kentucky. several people there suffered minor injuries....
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we are and forever will be the united state of america. >> republicans retain control of the house and democrats kept their majority in the senate. and days after the election a scandal hit washington. the cia director david patreuas resigned. a man murdered 20 children and 6 adults in newtown, connecticut. investigators say adam lanza killed his own mother and later killed himself at the school. >> you are not alone in your grief. that our world too has been torn apart. >> now we're looking ahead to next year waiting to see what president obama can accomplish in his final term and whether law makers can find a way to work together for the good of us all. also keeping a close eye on the economy and syria and egypt. a lot of uncertainties ahead and we'll be here covering all the news as it happens. shepard smith, fox news. >> one of the biggest headlines of 2012 wrapped up. >> the senate passes a deal on the fiscal cliff but more challenges ahead. the latest on that coming up in the 8:00 hour. fox 5 morning news is back in a moment. >>> this is fox 5 morning ne
we are and forever will be the united state of america. >> republicans retain control of the house and democrats kept their majority in the senate. and days after the election a scandal hit washington. the cia director david patreuas resigned. a man murdered 20 children and 6 adults in newtown, connecticut. investigators say adam lanza killed his own mother and later killed himself at the school. >> you are not alone in your grief. that our world too has been torn apart. >>...
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a body was found in a ventilation unit at a building in adam morgan last night. this was in the 1800 block of biltmore street northwest. d.c. and montgomery county investigators say they are trying to determine whether the victim is michael po. the 23-year-old has been missing since the early-morning hours of new year's day. he split from his group of friend and never returned to his home in clarksburg, maryland. maryland. . >>> on capitol hill, the 113th congress is scheduled to be sworn n the new congress will bring with it some historic changes too. the senate will remain in democratic control but there will now be a record number of women, 20 including an all- female delegation from new hampshire. there will also be more racial diversity and the fewest number of veterans in congress since world war ii. >> and with this new congress, they will face some big battle ahead. they will need to deal with debates over massive spending cuts. >> one of the first items on their list is tackling aid relief for superstorm sandy victims. it is a bill that many thought woul
a body was found in a ventilation unit at a building in adam morgan last night. this was in the 1800 block of biltmore street northwest. d.c. and montgomery county investigators say they are trying to determine whether the victim is michael po. the 23-year-old has been missing since the early-morning hours of new year's day. he split from his group of friend and never returned to his home in clarksburg, maryland. maryland. . >>> on capitol hill, the 113th congress is scheduled to be...
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to put that patchwork unit together the way they have to me is remarkable. i for one can sit here and tell you i didn't see this coming, not with this unit. so to be able to do what they've done is truly remarkable. you just don't see that in the nfl. and doing it with a unit that, let's be honest, they lost a ton of guys due to injuries and other guys due to suspension and they have just next man up as been the mentality. >> they overcame everything. >> they did. lorenzo at 9:30 can talk about that. he is one. guys that had to step up and fill one of those gaps. kudos to the shanahans and the redskins. happy new year and seattle coming on sunday. >> all right. cool. >> all right. >> there it is. and don't go anywhere. 3:30 is a special. and 4:30 is the nfl boys nationally and then the kickoff at 4:30. >> state ahead, we are talking more about the fiscal cliff. >> the senate passes a compromise in the early morning vote. the plan still has to clear the house. >>> now for our facebook fan of the day. today, we say hello to redskins fans for life amy robinson
to put that patchwork unit together the way they have to me is remarkable. i for one can sit here and tell you i didn't see this coming, not with this unit. so to be able to do what they've done is truly remarkable. you just don't see that in the nfl. and doing it with a unit that, let's be honest, they lost a ton of guys due to injuries and other guys due to suspension and they have just next man up as been the mentality. >> they overcame everything. >> they did. lorenzo at 9:30...
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unit on biltmore street in adams morgan. police are trying to find out if the body is of that michael po. he has been missing since the early-morning hours of new year's day. >>> ray lewis has announced this year's playoffs will be his last hurrah. he is expected to return to the line-up for sunday's play offgame against the indianapolis colts. >>> now to the washington redskins, just you few days away from the big game, game day, a big honor for alfred morris. he is the nfc offensive player of the week. first redskins rookie run being back to be so honored. morris racked up 200 yards and against the dallas cowboys and finished the season sex ped in the nfl in rushing. but the seahawk have an answer to morris in marchand lynn. he rushed for over 1500 yards and 11 touchdowns just behind morris who fin,ed with 23 more yards and two more touchdowns. >> head to head against marchand lynch, that is and honor. i grew up watching this guy. i definitely respect his game. i can relate to the way he runs. it should be fun. >> all righ
unit on biltmore street in adams morgan. police are trying to find out if the body is of that michael po. he has been missing since the early-morning hours of new year's day. >>> ray lewis has announced this year's playoffs will be his last hurrah. he is expected to return to the line-up for sunday's play offgame against the indianapolis colts. >>> now to the washington redskins, just you few days away from the big game, game day, a big honor for alfred morris. he is the nfc...
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. >>> there is your live view of the united states capitol building n just a few hours, president barack obama will be sworn in for his second term in office. it will be the second swearing- in after the private official one took place yesterday at the white house. i'm tony perkins. >> i'm allison seymour. welcome to our special coverage. our fox 5 inauguration studios high above pennsylvania avenue this morning. we are going to get a check on the ground down there. our lauren demarco is down there this morning. she will be live at freedom plaza. >> we will run down the president's morning. we want to get you caught up on the inauguration day weather and the commute if you are heading downtown. let's start with the weather. turn is back in the studio with that. and tucker, it is a day to wear layers upon layers. it is cold. >> if you think air done, put another layer on. then you're done. it is not as bad as it was four years ago when temperatures only got in the upper 20s. ments a typical january day. it is chilly out there no doubt about it. later this afternoon, we should briefly top
. >>> there is your live view of the united states capitol building n just a few hours, president barack obama will be sworn in for his second term in office. it will be the second swearing- in after the private official one took place yesterday at the white house. i'm tony perkins. >> i'm allison seymour. welcome to our special coverage. our fox 5 inauguration studios high above pennsylvania avenue this morning. we are going to get a check on the ground down there. our lauren...
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unite made it to the playoffs for the first time in five years. >> and then there were the wizards. >> we are on a roll for the most part. >> you can't have it all. >> you're right. >> you can't have it all in the weather. >> the wizards are the best at being the worst which is a talent in itself. >> i still like the wizards. >> you both are mean. >> i still like the wizards. i go to some of their games. they are going through a rough time right now. it will be okay eventually one day. >> i think so too. >> is today going to be okay? >> i've been waiting but yeah, one day, things are going to get better with the bullets. >> wizards. >> that's how long it's been. >> 47 right now in washington. you know, we are off to a nice mild start. it will be a nice day with high temperatures about 50 or so and we should be looking at more sunshine than clouds today. more sunshine than yesterday as well. all right. some cool spots, particularly south and west where we've had more clear skies overnight. 32 in culpeper. 36 in manassas. you notice here in the city we are 47. even north and west, where
unite made it to the playoffs for the first time in five years. >> and then there were the wizards. >> we are on a roll for the most part. >> you can't have it all. >> you're right. >> you can't have it all in the weather. >> the wizards are the best at being the worst which is a talent in itself. >> i still like the wizards. >> you both are mean. >> i still like the wizards. i go to some of their games. they are going through a rough time...
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states and the unite kingdom, we waste food because, when you go to the grocery store, it doesn't look good enough to sell so they throw it out like the blemish on the apple, no good. in developing countries, ethiopia, places like that, the rice harvest in parts of southeast asia, up to 80% of it is lost because of inefficient harvesting methods, inefficient transportation and also inefficient storage. ethiopia is actually looking at rebuilding its storage network for grain. it will cost about a billion dollars but in the long run, it could be much better for them. as for the developed world, when they say that we're wasting about half of the food, they obviously don't have teenagers. >> exactly. that is a very good point. you can't force it down them. you may want to but you can't. thank you so much. >> have a good friday. >>> while thousands battle the flu, the worst is yet to come. all this while this is a new concern about a vaccine shortage. >> plus, welcome news for the wizards and some caps players speak out about the impact the lockout had on them. the morning line is next.
states and the unite kingdom, we waste food because, when you go to the grocery store, it doesn't look good enough to sell so they throw it out like the blemish on the apple, no good. in developing countries, ethiopia, places like that, the rice harvest in parts of southeast asia, up to 80% of it is lost because of inefficient harvesting methods, inefficient transportation and also inefficient storage. ethiopia is actually looking at rebuilding its storage network for grain. it will cost about...
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new threats from north korea this morning a day after the communist nation put a bull's eye on the united states. it announced today it will take physical counter measures against south korea if it takes part in tougher sanctions passed by the united nations. >>> sweeping changes for school districts across the nation naval letter to schools, the obama administration is telling them they must include students with disabilities in sports programs or provide equal alternative options. south african, providing a deaf track athlete with a flashing light that goes off at the start of a race at the same time as the starter pistol. -- for instance, providing a deaf track athlete with a flashing light that goes off at the start of a race at the same time as the starter pistol. >>> when you get to work, take a good look at your desk. what it means to your boss. >>> welcome back for fox 5 morning news. one caps fan in georgetown showing his love to the team. you may have noticed this inflatable caps hockey player that sits on the top of a house here the key bridge exxon. >> i've seen that. the
new threats from north korea this morning a day after the communist nation put a bull's eye on the united states. it announced today it will take physical counter measures against south korea if it takes part in tougher sanctions passed by the united nations. >>> sweeping changes for school districts across the nation naval letter to schools, the obama administration is telling them they must include students with disabilities in sports programs or provide equal alternative options....
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services have until 2016 to do this or to give appear splaipg as to why certain kinds of units might not be appropriate for such integration. >> more than 150 american military women have died in iraq and afghanistan. -- to give an explanation. >> hillary clinton swears off with lawmakers about the handling the benghazi tax. >> a little bit later, dave ross joins me. we are talking manti te'o and another catfishing scam involving the redskins. we're sitting on a bunch of shale gas. there's natural gas under my town. it's a game changer. ♪ it means cleaner, cheaper american-made energy. but we've got to be careful how we get it. design the wells to be safe. thousands of jobs. use the most advanced technology to protect our water. billions in the economy. at chevron, if we can't do it right, we won't do it at all. we've got to think long term. we've got to think long term. ♪ >> i stood next to president obama as the marines carried those flag-draped caskets off of the plane at andrews. i put my arms around the mothers and fathers, the sisters and brothers and sons and daug
services have until 2016 to do this or to give appear splaipg as to why certain kinds of units might not be appropriate for such integration. >> more than 150 american military women have died in iraq and afghanistan. -- to give an explanation. >> hillary clinton swears off with lawmakers about the handling the benghazi tax. >> a little bit later, dave ross joins me. we are talking manti te'o and another catfishing scam involving the redskins. we're sitting on a bunch...
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we are there to prevent terrorist attacks against the united states. >> reporter: when reporter asked president car sty how many u.s. troops he wanted to remain in the country, he answered playfully. >> i was told by the organizer of the senate to keep quiet. >> reporter: the u.s. has about 66,000 troops in afghanistan down from a peak about 100,000. in new york, lauren green, fox news. >>> vice president joe biden will meet with the nra today in a step towards reforming the nation's gun control laws. meanwhile, president obama is asking congress for several provisions to the law including banning military-style assault rifles. biden says the administration and congress are considering separate executive actions and hope to have recommendations on gun reform by the end of this month. everybody watching that very closely. >>> we are also watching weather. >> you guys ready to see something we didn't see a whole lot of yesterday? >> what is that? >> let's go to the live shot. >> oh, my gosh. >> isn't that gorgeous. >> i love it. >> a great big thanks to our control room. look at that. a
we are there to prevent terrorist attacks against the united states. >> reporter: when reporter asked president car sty how many u.s. troops he wanted to remain in the country, he answered playfully. >> i was told by the organizer of the senate to keep quiet. >> reporter: the u.s. has about 66,000 troops in afghanistan down from a peak about 100,000. in new york, lauren green, fox news. >>> vice president joe biden will meet with the nra today in a step towards...
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. >>> making headlines this morning, north creigh as threatening the united states with new nuclear tests and rocket launches. it is unclear how the threats could impact the u.s. you new threats come after the united nations slapped new sanctions on the communist regime for a rocket launch last movement. >>> ernesto efforts are under way to honor four young girls killed in one of the most violent attacks in the civil sites movement. the girl were 14 years old and kill when the 16th street baptist church was bombed in september 1963. two members of the congregation from alabama are working to have the girls honor wade congressional gold medal, the highest honor that be bestowed by congress. >>> we continue to follow this morning's winter weather for you. >> get the latest on any school delays or closing on the bottom of your screen and we have them on myfoxdc.com. you can see it coming down out there. we'll be right back. >>> welcome back. a live look outside right now at a snowy scene in fairfax county this morning. this is falls church near gallows road. you see how the
. >>> making headlines this morning, north creigh as threatening the united states with new nuclear tests and rocket launches. it is unclear how the threats could impact the u.s. you new threats come after the united nations slapped new sanctions on the communist regime for a rocket launch last movement. >>> ernesto efforts are under way to honor four young girls killed in one of the most violent attacks in the civil sites movement. the girl were 14 years old and kill when...
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if congress refuses to give the united states government the ability to pay these bills on time, the consequences for the entire global economy would be catastrophic, far worse than the impact of a fiscal cliff. >>reporter: now, the u.s. went over its debt limit of $16.4 trillion debt limit on monday. yesterday treasury secretary timothy geithner sent a letter to congress telling them that the treasury has begun to take extraordinary measures to keep paying its debts but warned that those measures will run out on february 28th. wisdom and sarah. >> all right, melany, thank you. >>> after days of dealing with fiscal cliff negotiations, president obama will return to hawaii to finish his vacation. the president left last night and the obamas began their annual end-of-the-year vacation back on december 21st, but the president, of course, forced to return to the white house last week for fiscal cliff talks. the obama family returns to the white house this weekend. >>> well, one piece of business the house failed to act on in a bill to help the victims of superstorm sandy. that particular
if congress refuses to give the united states government the ability to pay these bills on time, the consequences for the entire global economy would be catastrophic, far worse than the impact of a fiscal cliff. >>reporter: now, the u.s. went over its debt limit of $16.4 trillion debt limit on monday. yesterday treasury secretary timothy geithner sent a letter to congress telling them that the treasury has begun to take extraordinary measures to keep paying its debts but warned that those...
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united states a just wisdom, period. >> no number? >> we've got a big day of football on fox 5. 4: 30 is kickoff at fedex field. a live post-goal coming on after that. full coverage all day long. >> the key to the game, the real key to the game is to keep contained around the ends. shut down marchand lynch. fore them to slow the ball more than they want to. nfl coaches like to pass. >> i thought the key to the game was that the key that scores more points would win. >> what did i tell you about stealing my notes? >> it is a scientific fact. >> back to you. >> it was your in-depth tweets that you will be sending. hash tag, my fox dc. >> we'll be watching. >>> kevin mccarthy is here to talk about this weekend's new releases plus the big films that will make their screen debut later this year, coming up. >>> drama about kids trying to make it in the music business opens at the box office today along with the latest installment in a grim slasher franchise. >> how are you doing today? >> good. >> happy new year
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fire units are on the scene eastbound headed toward the capitol beltway. let's go ahead and pull up our camera. we had had an accident reported along route 50 east of the beltway in maryland at 424 davidsonville road. i'm finding traffic that moving smoothly each way at this point, traveling between annapolis and the capitol beltway. let's continue with the cameras. we'll show you what's happening, southbound 270 picking up the volume now leaving 109 out of hy attstown. lanes open here, no issues reported southbound headed towards the beltway. 395 at the 14th street bridge, car tying up the left lane. that's a check of your fox 5 on time traffic. >>> and now to a news alert this morning. late last night the house agreeing to pass the so-called fiscal cliff plan with a vote of 257-167. the bill to avoid tax hikes for middle class americans and spending cuts is now on its way to the president for his signature. in order to pass the bill, the house agreed to abandon its request for additional spending cuts. despite approval from the house, some lawmakers argu
fire units are on the scene eastbound headed toward the capitol beltway. let's go ahead and pull up our camera. we had had an accident reported along route 50 east of the beltway in maryland at 424 davidsonville road. i'm finding traffic that moving smoothly each way at this point, traveling between annapolis and the capitol beltway. let's continue with the cameras. we'll show you what's happening, southbound 270 picking up the volume now leaving 109 out of hy attstown. lanes open here, no...
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a change could soon be on the way for millions of illegal immigrants who want to call the united states home. the senate is out with its plan and today, it is the president's term. >>> the rare medical procedure for a soldier lucky to be alive. surgery done right in maryland. an update from the war vet himself as fox 5 morning news continues right now. s right no >>> straight up 6:00 right now. taking a live look at the u.s. capitol dome. lots going on down there. we'll have an update from melanie alnwick with the late off the some issues we are following today nationally. it is tuesday, january 29th. i'm sarah simmons i'm wisdom martin. >> welcome to fox 5 morning news. let's bring in gwen now to talk about weather for the day. >> a little bit of fog this morning. we don't have the freezing rain like we had yesterday or the sleet which is really good. there are a few kind of scattered showers to areas to the west. don't be friesed if you feel a little bit of a dribble here and there. other than that, not much happening. let's have a look at our maps. we'll put this all together for you
a change could soon be on the way for millions of illegal immigrants who want to call the united states home. the senate is out with its plan and today, it is the president's term. >>> the rare medical procedure for a soldier lucky to be alive. surgery done right in maryland. an update from the war vet himself as fox 5 morning news continues right now. s right no >>> straight up 6:00 right now. taking a live look at the u.s. capitol dome. lots going on down there. we'll have...
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fire and rescue units are doing their best to resteve the vehicle and the people there. the theory is don't down, turn around. if you encounter standing water, turn around. this is a situation that you don't want to be in. we have another situation at brighton dam road and riffle ford road is under water. we have problems with tree debris. that was closing a portion of southbound 5 at allentown road. we had tree debris at porter street tied up between connecticut avenue and # 10. also route 3 at orange plank road down in fredericksburg. 15 between oatlands and lon kept llen blocked off due to standing water. as more people get out and about, we are noticing more roads closed off. beach drive, another section of that blocked off between military and wise. that is due to flooding. live picture from sky fox in germantown. barryville roadblocked off each way because of standing water. crews are working diligently to retrieve the people involved this this rescue. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >> coming up, the man behind the manti te'o girlfriend hoax sits dow
fire and rescue units are doing their best to resteve the vehicle and the people there. the theory is don't down, turn around. if you encounter standing water, turn around. this is a situation that you don't want to be in. we have another situation at brighton dam road and riffle ford road is under water. we have problems with tree debris. that was closing a portion of southbound 5 at allentown road. we had tree debris at porter street tied up between connecticut avenue and # 10. also route 3...
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they will discuss the role that the united states will play in afghanistan following next year's pullout. the u.s. is considering keeping some troops but their role is not clear. karzai met with pentagon chief leon panetta yesterday and spent part of the afternoon at the pentagon's 9-11 memorial. >> lawmakers are leading the push but the commonwealth isn't the only spot in the running either. we'll have more on that. >> we've got clouds moving in overnight and eventually some rain showers will be with us here by afternoon. i think the morning commute will be dry. i'll have more details on the forecast and julie wright has your traffic and more coming up after the break. [ male announcer ] now at your neighborhood subway: the big hot pastrami melt. we perfected the pastrami sandwich -- filled with hot, juicy pastrami, pickles, yellow mustard and bubbly melted cheese. all piled-high on our signature freshly baked bread. made hot, toasty and just for you. and don't be afraid to put your spin on this deli style deliciousity -- add your favorite ingredients, like spicy jalapeÑos or crisp gre
they will discuss the role that the united states will play in afghanistan following next year's pullout. the u.s. is considering keeping some troops but their role is not clear. karzai met with pentagon chief leon panetta yesterday and spent part of the afternoon at the pentagon's 9-11 memorial. >> lawmakers are leading the push but the commonwealth isn't the only spot in the running either. we'll have more on that. >> we've got clouds moving in overnight and eventually some rain...